Senior Financial Analyst, Store Operations

This is an exciting opportunity to join the growing Citi Trends business as a member of our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team.

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting both our VP of FP&A and the VP of Store Operations with budgeting, forecasting and analysis of store sales, store payroll, store expenses and store profit. The position will also be responsible for modeling Pro-Forma P&L estimates and return on investment (ROI) for new store site selection and new store openings and will model ROI for other store capital requests as needed. The position will also support the broader FP&A team in various ad-hoc business analysis while proactively identifying financial risks and opportunities.

Reporting to the VP of FP&A, our ideal candidate should have at least 3+ years of financial planning and analysis experience. This should include but not be limited to experience managing and tracking expenses; supporting the budgeting and forecasting process of sales and expenses; and proactively identifying financial risks & opportunities. A particular plus would be experience working in the retail industry and/or supporting a retail store group with analysis related to workforce management and store operations.

The candidate should be a passionate self-starter who is never satisfied with the status-quo, who uses analysis to improve the business, is fearless about speaking up and who is driven by making and impact. The candidate should be team player who is analytical, detail oriented, and agile in a fast-paced environment. With direct visibility to our CFO, a demonstrated strong performer will have the potential opportunity to take on additional responsibilities and rise within the Finance group. The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role in building a positive work culture, driving employee involvement, and supporting change management efforts within the retail organization.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Review and maintain store expense budget and forecast and provide analysis of expense trends, tracking and monitoring store profit and performance

· Manage the budgeting, forecasting and analysis of Sales for our company. Maintain daily sales forecast.

· Assist in the budgeting, forecasting and analysis of stores Department Expenses (Headcount, Travel, Professional Fees, Technology, etc.)

· Assist in preparation of financial materials for our monthly presentations and capital expenditure requests

· Perform ad-hoc financial analysis of expense trends to facilitate discussions on actions

· Support the month-end close process

· Ensure the integrity and accuracy of all financial statements and systems

· Demonstrate absolute adherence to data integrity and internal controls

· Assist in new system implementations and cut-over, as needed

· Performs other duties as may be assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

· Experience budgeting, forecasting and analyzing sales and/or expenses (experience with store payroll and expense a plus)

· Experience utilizing Technology tools to drive efficiencies and make improvements

· Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations

· Strong communication skills and ability to influence others in the organization

· Experience with advanced analytics, data science, and machine learning techniques is a plus

· Experience supporting new system implementations is a plus

· Experience in a retail environment is a plus

· Must possess attention to detail, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

· 3+ plus years of relevant experience in finance or accounting

· CFA/CPA/MBA preferred but not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee must frequently use their hands to handle or feel objects and must be able to speak and hear clearly.

· The employee may occasionally need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

· The employee must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to travel to various company locations as needed.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment. Discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws is prohibited.